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1880 Major League Baseball Transactions

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Transactions listed are from November 1 of previous year to April 1 of the following year.
December, 1879

The Chicago White Stockings signed King Kelly as a free agent.

1880

The Troy Trojans signed Roger Connor as a free agent.

The Cleveland Blues signed Ned Hanlon as a free agent.

The Worcester Ruby Legs signed Arthur Irwin as a free agent.

The Boston Red Stockings signed Jim O'Rourke as a free agent.

Old Hoss Radbourn sent from Dubuque (Northwest) to the Buffalo Bisons in an unknown transaction.

The Troy Trojans signed Mickey Welch as a free agent.

May, 1880 Standings

The Buffalo Bisons released Old Hoss Radbourn.

The Boston Red Stockings purchased Sam Trott from Nationals (National Association).

May 29, 1880 Standings

George Wright sent from the Providence Grays to the Boston Red Stockings in an unknown transaction.

August, 1880 Standings

The Troy Trojans signed Tim Keefe as a free agent.

September, 1880 Standings

The Troy Trojans signed Buck Ewing as a free agent. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)

December 25, 1880

The Buffalo Bisons signed Jim O'Rourke as a free agent. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)

1881

The Detroit Wolverines signed Ned Hanlon as a free agent.

February 7, 1881

The Providence Grays signed Old Hoss Radbourn as a free agent.

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